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funniest

adj.
US //ˈfəniəst// UK //fˈʌnɪəst// fun·ni·est
  1. 1 most humorous (adj.)
    A1 Beginner

    making you laugh more than any other person or thing.

    the superlative form of 'funny', indicating the highest degree of humorous quality.

    Example

    That was the funniest joke I have heard all year.

    Example

    The comedian saved his funniest anecdote for the finale, ensuring the audience left the theatre in high spirits.
    • most hilarious
    • most comical
    • dullest
    • most serious
    Pitfall
    That was the most funniest movie I have seen.
    That was the funniest movie I have seen.

    Do not use 'most' with 'funniest'. The '-est' ending already means 'most'.

  2. 2 most strange (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the most unusual, surprising, or difficult to explain.

    the superlative form of 'funny' in its sense of 'strange' or 'peculiar'.

    Example

    The funniest thing happened to me on the way to work today.

    Example

    The funniest coincidence occurred during the conference when three different speakers accidentally used the exact same opening slide.
    • most normal
    • most ordinary

Last updated June 20, 2026